Aerators Solve Material Flow
problems in Bins and Silos
Monitor Technologies LLC offers a
broad line of aerator devices that solve a variety
of bin flow problems associated with difficult powders. Monitor's
product line consists of the highly popular Rectangular
Air Pad, Evasser and Flo-Pad products. These
devices offer different shapes and pressure ratings
and provide different methods of diffusing the air. With
almost five decades of experience in bulk solids applications
Monitor Technologies application engineers are highly
qualified to recommend the most cost effective solution
available.
The Air Pad, Evasser and Flo-pad products are alternatives to using high impact
pneumatic or electric vibrators that can be loud and cause damage to the bin
and surrounding equipment. In fact, bin vibrators can pack material instead
of fluidizing it to address the problem. Typically used in applications
where the material flow into the bin is via pneumatic conveying, the entrained
air in the material is evacuated during the settling of the powder material. Bin
vibrators actually facilitate this de-aerating and can create packing flow problems.
Using aerators, the source of the problem (de-aerated material) is addressed
and a gentle and cost effective solution is ensured. In addition, many
configurations of these bin aerators can be mounted from outside of the bin,
thereby simplifying installation.
For more information refer to www.monitortech.com or contact us at 800-766-6486
/ 630-365-9403.
Why Use Solids Flow Monitors?
Assist in detecting problems & increasing automation
From complex automated systems with pneumatic lines
to straight-forward gravity chutes, solids flow monitors can help
to improve process performance. They are effective in detecting flow
problems, as well as enhancing the level of automation at a facility.
Solids flow monitors can assist in detecting problems in flow caused
by equipment failures, plugged lines, leaks, material bridges upstream,
low or no material, etc. They can also be used to add automation
to a process like opening or closing valves, turning a conveyor on
or off, and initiating a process function (spraying of a product
additive).
The Model SFI and SFD-2 line of solids flow detectors from Monitor
Technologies, LLC provide analog or relay outputs to indicate the
flow / no-flow condition of powder and bulk solids materials in chutes
and pneumatic conveying lines. Using microwave Doppler radar technology
these units are non-invasive and extremely reliable and rugged to
withstand the rigors of the installation and your process extremes.
Since there are no moving parts, these monitors can provide dependable,
low-maintenance service for many years.
Solids flow detectors like the Model SFI and SFD-2 can be used
in applications for a
variety of industries including construction materials (cement, sand,
gypsum, etc.), wood chips / sawdust, feed mills & grain processing,
consumer foods (cereal, coffee, sugar, cocoa, powdered milk, barley),
plastics, chemicals & pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and more.
One customer uses the analog signal from a Model SFI unit to monitor
the flow of carbon black in toner cartridge manufacturing to ensure
positive flow before further processing and to detect no-flow and
possible plugged conditions. Another company uses the Model SFD-2
solids flow detector to monitor the flow of coal into the burner
of a coal-fired power plant to detect no-flow conditions and ensure
safety.
Whether a solids flow monitor is used to detect problems, increase
automation or both,
the end result is a substantial long term cost
savings through: eliminating product waste,
cutting “downtime”, reducing employee time spent on watching
the processes or cleaning up spills/messes, increasing product quality
(reducing defective product), and decreasing maintenance time / replacement
costs on other methods of flow detection.
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